Maestra Ele

Ele

Ele

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Hi! My name is Eleonora, but everybody calls me Ele. I'm 27 and in desperate need to regain control of my weight. In the last 5 years I've lost and regained 55 pounds at least 3 times. Two years ago I was at my lowest ever and I felt GREAT but then old habits kicked in and I regained all of my weight back. Right now I'm at my heaviest and I've finally decided it's time to put a stop to it. I'm getting married in 3 months and I hope to lose some weight by then.
My problem is that I'm an emotional eater and when I'm nervous or tired or lonely, I stuff myself with food. Lots of food. Usually not very healthy food.
It's not like I don't know how to stay in shape (after all I did lose the weight before) but sometimes I just HAVE to eat. I'm hoping to learn to control that...
I'm starting this diary because I need a place to be totally honest with myself about what I eat and about how I feel about it. I know here I'll find people who are struggling like I am, and I hope we will be able to share a part of our journeys. Please feel free to drop by anytime you want, even if it's just to say hi.

WHY "MAESTRA ELE"?

Maestra means teacher. I teach first graders and my job is a very important part of my life. I love it. It's the one thing I feel I can do well. Maestra Ele is what the kids call me and sometimes some of my friends call me that too. It's me, it's who I am.
 
Yesterday I went shopping for some summer clothes and found out that the only clothes that fit me looked like something my mum would wear. That was a wake up call!

Today I start my new diet. It's a 1600 cals per day one, I've done it in the past with great results. My only problem is that I come home from work at 4pm and since I'm usually home alone, I binge. I need to improve my approach to food: I either binge or fast.. no middle way. I realise it's not healthy, my weight fluctuates a lot, but I just haven't found a way yet to deal properly with it.

This is the last week before summer vacations, I hope having more time for myself will help me take better care of me.

Have a nice day everybody!

I'll post tonight how the day went.

Ele
 
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Hope you had a healthy first day! I work in a school also and get home around 430pm and have the house to myself! Usually leads to some snacking whilst no one is around!
 
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